Market research published by Royal Flora Holland has found that UK home production of cut flowers is at 10% of overall sales.
Some 62% of flowers sold in the UK are from Holland, 7% from Africa, 11% from South America and 10% from other countries.
By comparison Germany is 48% self-sufficient in cut flowers, France is 29% self-sufficient and the Netherlands 58% self sufficient.
Researcher Tine Niezink said: "As Germany produces a lot of flowers and plants within its borders, it's fairly easy for the Germans to respond to trends like 'local products for local people' and sustainability."
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